Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for August that we’ve had on repeat all month long:
Qemist – “Make U Please U”
Michael Ivy, aka Qemist, has long stood as one of Memphis’s premier voices in EDM and house music, consistently delivering flawless vibes to the city’s clubs. His latest project, THE NEW JUKE TAPE, drops October 10th, led by the first single “Make U Please U.” Clocking in at a rapid 160 BPM, it’s the perfect high-energy track to carry you through the early weeks of fall.
Kennedy Ray – “One Night in Paradise”
Stax Music Academy alumna Kennedy Ray, one of the latest breakout talents from the legendary school, returns with her new single “One Night in Paradise.” Recently featured in FEMI Magazine, Ray now calls Los Angeles home, but her soulful sound remains deeply rooted in Memphis. She’s an artist whose rise is impossible to ignore.
R.U.D.Y. – “Hold On”
Local rapper R.U.D.Y. dropped one of the city’s most exciting hip-hop projects this year with his album Proof of Life. While the entire project deserves attention, the hard-hitting track “Hold On” has been on repeat, showcasing the chest-thumping energy and lyricism that have made R.U.D.Y. a longtime favorite in Memphis hip-hop circles.
Talibah Safiya – “The Message”
When we saw that Talibah Safiya had teamed up with South Memphis Jeff and Ari Morris, a standout track was inevitable. “The Message” delivers sensual, exotic, and liberating vibes that quickly make it a contender for one of the year’s best local singles. It’s a perfect showcase of Mrs. Safiya’s artistry and creative vision.
Just ahead of his performance at MOSH’s Laser Live Concert Series on October 11th, R&B talent Cameron Bethany drops his new single “TBU” (Thinking Bout U) from his upcoming album YOUGETONMYNERVES. Featuring his signature smooth vocals over an airy, emotive production co-created with CmaJor, the track leaves us eagerly anticipating the full album.
